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So I just treated my foster kittens (all weigh about 4 pounds) for tapeworm. The medicine is called cestex i believe and it is a very small red pill. One of my kittens vommitted 5 or 10 minutes after I dosed him. I examined the vomit to see if any tr
You can re-dose him. It is a very safe medication. But, if you didn't see any trace of the pill in the vomit I would suspect he kept it down. It would have been better to give it a few days after his anethesia. The anesthesia along with the medicine probably upset his stomach. For future reference, any time you give an oral pill to a cat it is best to "chase" the pill with a small amount of water to ensure swallowing. Hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Is there a over the counter medication for tapeworms that are for cats and that do not cost a lot
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! I'm not sure what your budget is but I like Droncit or Cestex which only get tapeworms. I like Drontal Plus because it gets tapeworm and other worms as well. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3464 I hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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my cat is a year old and he has tape worms . hes throwing up his food and losing fur . how can i help him ? i can only buy him medicine from stores like petco and petsmart . do u know what i should buy or get for him ? pls help
In order to feworm him and also hit tape worm you will need a wormer for cats with the ingredient of "Praziquantel". Tape worm are transmitted by fleas, so you will also need to do flea control. Unfortunately fleas only hop on the body of your pet when they want to feed, then they hop off again and stay in your pet's environment. So you need to treat all pets in the household as well as the environment (which contains the fleas, their eggs and larvae). Flea treatment: 1) Get some flea medication such as a Flea spray or a spot on from a pet shop or your veterinarian and apply monthly 2) get flea powder, put some in your vacuum cleaner bag and vacuum your house and furniture and also non-carpeted areas frequently to remove flea larvae and eggs which live off house dust., Dispose of the bag in the trash outside. Hot-wash all the pet's bedding, If you do this diligently for a few months you will get rid of the fleas. Flea products: Spot-ons and/or chews Advantage, Advantage Multi Frontli
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Veterinary medicines aren't available in my country, so vets prescribe human meds to pets. My cat (who has been coughing - dry cough, 2 to 3 times a day, 10 to 15 seconds at a time) has been prescribed Velosef Syrup. My question is: does it make a di
Thank you for using Boop by Petco! I'm sorry that Jolly is not feeling well. There is no difference in the active ingredient, an antibiotic, between Velosef syrup vs capsules/tablets. Slight differences in the way the compound is dissolved may be present, but the activity is the same. Most veterinarians prescribe medications based on the animal's weight, so the total dose (total milligrams) needs to be the same no matter the form of the medication. I recommend asking your vet what the total amount of medication is per dose, and ensuring that the same amount is present in either the capsules, tablets, or syrup. I'm happy to answer any other questions you may have!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I was given cestex for my kitten. Now he is having sever diarrhea. He is actually leaking. He is still acting fine and full of energy and eating well.
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Poor Groot! I have had some dogs and cats get an upset belly from a deworming. I would call your Vet if they are still open and see if then can prescribe something for his diarrhea. Young kittens can get dehydrated quickly with bad diarrhea. You can try starting a probiotic too, I like Purina Fortiflora. If the diarrhea persists, he stops eating, starts getting lethargic or starts vomiting he should be seen. I wish you the best of luck! https://www.chewy.com/purina-pro-plan-veterinary-diets/dp/49853
Updated on August 12th, 2025
